“People in my riding want us to protect our economy. Can the transport minister explain how our new bill does that?”

“Mr. Speaker, the global landscape is changing quickly. I am constantly reminded by my constituents in Pickering—Brooklin to act quickly to secure our country’s economic sovereignty. That is why, on the first day of this fall sitting, our government introduced the building Canada strong bill. Can the Minister of Transport please explain how this legislation will help us respond to the challenges we are facing today and deliver our government’s mandate to build Canada strong?”

“We introduced this bill to help us build big projects faster. It will create long-term jobs for young people while we continue to consult Canadians.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my hon. colleague for her work and for her incredible advocacy for continuing to build our country. We are indeed building at the speed the moment requires and at the pace Canadians expect. This means being ambitious. It means moving quickly and getting big projects built while continuing to talk to Canadians and to stakeholders. That is why we brought forward the building Canada strong bill on our first day back. It would give us the tools to build bigger, for Canada to have ambition, for our young people to look forward to employment for the decades to come and for our country to be—”

“Our government is helping Canadians with the cost of living. We cut taxes for 22 million people, paused the federal gas tax, and gave money for groceries to 12 million people. The member across the way should tell his voters about this.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am going to help my colleague with his next letter to his constituents. First off, he should remind them that we have cut taxes for 22 million Canadians. I hope he will mention that to his constituents. Second, I hope he will remind them that we have extended the federal gas tax holiday, which will help people across the country. I hope he will also talk about the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, which will help 12 million Canadians. These are concrete, immediate and targeted measures that will help Canadians.”

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“Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. But the member keeps voting against the programs that help them. He voted against money for parents, free school food, dental care, and help with groceries.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his question. Many Canadians are struggling to make ends meet; that is true. What really baffles me is why he voted against the Canada child benefit. How is he going to explain that to Chantal, who lives in his riding? For a single mother with two children, that could add up to $8,000 or $10,000. Why did he vote against Canada’s national school food program, which is helping 100,000 vulnerable children in Quebec City and saving their families about $800. Why, at every turn, does he consistently vote against every affordability measure, whether the Canadian dental care plan or the Canada groceries and essentials benefit?”

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“Our government is helping people in Saskatchewan with child care and grocery costs. The Conservatives keep voting against this help, even though they say they want to help the province.”

“Mr. Speaker, there is a new government in Ottawa and a new approach: Show up, listen and deliver. I can say on behalf of the Government of Canada that through the child care benefit and the groceries and essentials benefit, we are listening to what the people of Saskatchewan are saying. We are helping them in their time of crisis, but every time we try to do something, the confusing Conservatives turn around and vote against that. Which is it? Do they want us to help Saskatchewan people? On this side, I say we do not need advice on how we support Saskatchewan families. We have a lot of support—”

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“The Conservatives do not have a plan for the economy. They voted against benefits that help families in Saskatchewan. Even the premier of Saskatchewan said the federal government is doing a great job. Conservatives should talk to the people who live there.”

“Mr. Speaker, I really, truly believe that the Conservatives do not have a plan. They tout this plan, but I do not think the plan exists. To make a long story short, as we look at all the benefits we are trying to support Saskatchewan families on, one thing is real: The folks across the way voted against it. In fact, the Premier of Saskatchewan, the hon. Scott Moe, has said Canada is doing a wonderful job. I am not sure whom they are talking to, but perhaps they can get back and talk to the Saskatchewan people to see what is really happening.”

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“Things are going very well for Alberta right now. Business investment and oil production are at record highs, and people in Alberta are happy with our government.”

“Mr. Speaker, we hear the same again and again, but what we will not hear when we talk to actual Albertans is this kind of doom and gloom, because there has never been a better time to be an Albertan in Canada. We are seeing investments at record levels. We are seeing oil production at record levels, and we are seeing satisfaction with the federal government and our leader at record levels.”

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“Alberta's premier said it has never been a better time to live in Alberta. She is hopeful about the future of her province and Canada.”

“Mr. Speaker, maybe that member and Mark might want to speak to another Albertan named Danielle Smith, who said that it has never been such a good time to be an Albertan and that she has never been so optimistic about the future of Alberta and a strong Canada.”

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“Our government helps Canadians with money for groceries, child care, dental care, and medicine. Conservatives vote against all of these programs, so their complaints are not real.”

“Mr. Speaker, I do not get the fake outrage, because when we think about the voting on the Conservative side, we know they have voted against every measure to support Manitobans. For example, there was the groceries and essentials benefit. We are putting money back in the pockets of Canadians with the child tax benefits, dental care and pharmacare. We are helping Canadians where it matters most, and the member opposite continues to vote against every single measure.”

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“Our government is growing trade around the world. Canadian businesses can sell to 1.5 billion people without tariffs, and we plan to double that number.”

“Mr. Speaker, it is good to be back in the House. I hope all members had a good summer. Our government is focused on making sure that we are not only building Canada from coast to coast to coast, but also building partnerships around the world. We are diversifying trade like we have never seen in the history of our country. Our businesses have access to 1.5 billion consumers through tariff-free partnerships at this moment, and we plan to double that. That is our plan. The Minister of International Trade, the Prime Minister and the entire government is focused on building those partnerships so we can help grow our businesses around the world.”

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“Our economic plan is working. We brought in a $500-billion investment commitment that will create good jobs across the country. We also signed a new trade deal with the United Arab Emirates in just 45 days.”

“Mr. Speaker, I completely disagree with the premise of the member’s question. I think we are seeing results. If we look at the first-ever Canada investment summit, in just one year, we a saw a $500-billion commitment, that is half a trillion dollars, to invest right here in our country. What does that mean? It means good-paying jobs for Canadians coast to coast to coast. Similarly, we are seeing the results of the trade agreements we have been signing. With United Arab Emirates alone, we were able to sign a trade agreement within 45 days. We have never seen those kinds of action before. This is how we are going to build Canada strong.”

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“Investors from around the world want to invest in Canada. Can the Minister of Transport explain what we are doing to bring in more investment and help our economy, especially in transportation?”

“Mr. Speaker, our recent investment summit attracted investors from around the world who wanted to be part of Canada’s future. As our country attracts new investment across the entire economy, can the Minister of Transport tell the House about the measures our government is taking to create the right conditions to encourage investment and strengthen the Canadian economy, including in the transportation sector?”

“Our recent investment summit brought in nearly $500 billion in new commitments. This shows people believe in Canada's economy, and our government will use this money to build things faster and better.”

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her work to help build Canada strong. The first-ever Canada investment summit is a testament to the extraordinary potential and opportunities we have to offer right here in Canada. We saw that confidence transmuted into concrete action, with nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments. We are going to build bigger, faster and more efficiently with the help of that member and the entire government.”